Dove over Elk River
FairElk County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.7E of Elk Falls · Structure no. 000000000250550
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dove over Elk River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dove over Elk River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dove over Elk River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dove over Elk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Dove over Elk River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dove over Elk River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Dove over Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.